Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Organic hemp

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Made from hemp grown and distilled by traditional methods in France, this organic hemp essential oil is ideal for promoting general wellness. Known for its soothing and relaxing properties, it is also popular for supporting joint and muscle health, as well as its purifying properties. Its fragrance is a real pleasure for the senses!

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Flowering tops

Botanical name

Cannabis sativa L.

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Choi S. et al. Therapeutic Uses of Cannabis on Sleep Disorders and Related Conditions. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology 37(1):p 39-49, January 2020.

Di Sotto A. et al. Phytochemical and pharmacological profiles of the essential oil from the inflorescences of the Cannabis sativa L., Industrial Crops and Products, Volume 183, 2022.

Fidyt, K.; Fiedorowicz, A.; Strz ˛adała, L.; Szumny, A. β-caryophyllene and β-caryophyllene oxide—natural compounds of anticancer and analgesic properties. Cancer Med. 2016, 5, 3007–3017.

Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois.

Gulluni, N. et al. Cannabis Essential Oil: A Preliminary Study for the Evaluation of the Brain Effects. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2018, 1–11 (2018).

Iseppi, R. et al. Chemical Characterization and Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils from Fibre-Type Cannabis sativa L. (Hemp). Molecules 24, 2302 (2019).

Kabdy H. et al. Antiarthritic and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Cannabis sativa Essential Oil in an Animal Model. Pharmaceuticals, 17, 20. 2024

Kadby et al. Moroccan Cannabis sativa essential oil attenuates peripheral neuropathic pain induced by chronic sciatic nerve constriction injury in mice. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 343 (2025)

Telphon T. (2003) ABC des Huiles Essentielles. Editions Grancher.

Zengin, G. et al. Chromatographic Analyses, In Vitro Biological Activities, and Cytotoxicity of Cannabis sativa L. Essential Oil: A Multidisciplinary Study. Molecules 23, 3266 (2018).

Properties

Hemp essential oil is traditionally used for: relaxation, soothing, pain relief, purification, etc.

Health

Wellness

Beauty

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Properties

Hemp essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Substances with antioxidant properties: caryophyllene oxide, E-caryophyllene

  • Hemp essential oil can help you deal with pain thanks to the myrcene it contains, a molecule with analgesic properties.

  • Broad-spectrum antibacterial, particularly against gram + bacteria (Clostridium spp., Enterococcus spp.)

  • Decongestant and soothing, helps to clear the respiratory tract and relieve respiratory irritation.

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Pain, rheumatism, joint health

  • Muscle tension, massage for aching muscles

  • Congested or irritated respiratory tract

In practice

Pain, rheumatism: Mix in a balm or carrier oil. Massage the mixture locally into the painful areas.

Respiratory system: mixed in a carrier oil and rubbed into the chest and upper back.

Precautions

  • Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women or in children under 6 years old.

  • Not recommended for people with kidney insufficiency

  • Irritating to the skin when used pure; always dilute well for topical use. Use with caution, especially on sensitive or allergy-prone skin.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with eyes.

  • Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic preparation.

  • Old or oxidised essential oils should be avoided. Store protected from light and air

  • As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the specific precautions.

Find out more

Originally from Central Asia, hemp cultivation quickly spread to neighbouring regions in India, Africa and Europe, before finally reaching the Americas. As it spread, the plant adapted to many different environments, enhancing its resilience and ability to thrive under different conditions. Today, hemp comprises several species with diverse chemical compositions and is one of the oldest cultivated plants.

Thanks to its exceptional properties, hemp was initially used across a variety of sectors, including the textile industry, traditional medicine and the food industry.

But over the course of the 20th century, with the advent of competing materials considered more efficient, such as synthetic fibres, and the strict regulations gradually applied to the plant's cultivation due to its use as a narcotic, hemp gradually fell into oblivion in Western Europe. However, it continued to be grown in certain regions of Northeastern Europe and Asia.

In recent years, hemp has nevertheless experienced a resurgence in popularity, driven in particular by its high yield, low water requirements, beneficial phytochemical compounds and high resilience. Until recently, hemp flowers and leaves were rarely used compared to hemp seeds and fibres, often regarded as waste. However, in recent years, the aerial parts of the hemp plant have gradually become co-products, particularly used in the production of essential oils and as a flavouring in the food industry, allowing the plant to be exploited in its entirety.

This is my first time using it. I am sure that I will soon feel its effects.

K
Katalin

Great product

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W

Terrible. Smell of manure.

M
Matteo

Mix a few drops with vegetable oil

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Virginie

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Erick

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.